a baby card for my friend ashley...
wedding card for jim & kappi...
a few notecards for my mom's birthday
25 January 2009
things i've been up to these days....
so lately i've been making a bunch of cards/stationery so i wanted to put a few images up... not the best photography, but you can get the drift.
23 January 2009
new valentines from hello handmade
i was so excited to see an email this morning from hello handmade, showing off their new valentine...
22 January 2009
social stationery :: nancy sharons collins stationer
while doing some research today, i came across this lady...her title "stationer" intrigued me...so i began to explore...click here to visit her website...then her website led me to the website of an exclusive shop in new york city owned by a man from alabama...abingdon 12...he sells her stationery along with many other things...here is what his site says about social stationery
"The exquisite work of stationer Nancy Sharon Collins is available for sale in the shop, and samples of her work, including complete explanation of the process of ordering personalized hand engraved social stationery, is available by drop-in or, preferably, by appointment. Clients’ ideas and samples of favorite pieces are welcomed. It is an intimate process facilitated by Paul Caddell and executed by Nancy Sharon Collins.
There was a time when every decent sized town in America had at least one stationer. It was from the stationer that one might exact the correct protocol for every important event in life. Traditionally, social stationery was engraved.
Time has not been kind to these artisans. So few of them remain – but elegance does.
The act of writing a note on bespoke, hand-engraved stationery is a warm haven in an otherwise cold and impersonal age. The mission of Nancy Sharon Collins, Stationer, is to keep hand engraved social stationery – and its purpose alive and vital.
The letter papers from Nancy Sharon Collins, Stationer, are engraved by hand the old fashioned way. Mrs. Collins' personal preference tends toward the 1920s, 30s and 40s, styles for which she has become well known. Ink colors are mixed by hand and papers are sourced from around the world. Bordering and gilded edging, too, is custom and by hand.
Nancy Sharon Collins bends to neither fad nor fashion although she has influenced many trends.
She beautifully transforms a sophisticated process into modern and unusual results. It really must be seen to appreciate."
click here to read nancy's blog...with many tips and readings on printing and paper and such...i hope that i might get to here this lady talk one day...her lecture at the latest typecon confrence was called "etiquette and typography"
"The exquisite work of stationer Nancy Sharon Collins is available for sale in the shop, and samples of her work, including complete explanation of the process of ordering personalized hand engraved social stationery, is available by drop-in or, preferably, by appointment. Clients’ ideas and samples of favorite pieces are welcomed. It is an intimate process facilitated by Paul Caddell and executed by Nancy Sharon Collins.
There was a time when every decent sized town in America had at least one stationer. It was from the stationer that one might exact the correct protocol for every important event in life. Traditionally, social stationery was engraved.
Time has not been kind to these artisans. So few of them remain – but elegance does.
The act of writing a note on bespoke, hand-engraved stationery is a warm haven in an otherwise cold and impersonal age. The mission of Nancy Sharon Collins, Stationer, is to keep hand engraved social stationery – and its purpose alive and vital.
The letter papers from Nancy Sharon Collins, Stationer, are engraved by hand the old fashioned way. Mrs. Collins' personal preference tends toward the 1920s, 30s and 40s, styles for which she has become well known. Ink colors are mixed by hand and papers are sourced from around the world. Bordering and gilded edging, too, is custom and by hand.
Nancy Sharon Collins bends to neither fad nor fashion although she has influenced many trends.
She beautifully transforms a sophisticated process into modern and unusual results. It really must be seen to appreciate."
click here to read nancy's blog...with many tips and readings on printing and paper and such...i hope that i might get to here this lady talk one day...her lecture at the latest typecon confrence was called "etiquette and typography"
new (blue) typewriter
today me and kathy (the senior copy writer here at work) got this fabulous typewriter to use on some projects here at the office (we found it on ebay)
i am so excited about it...it should be here soon
here are the specs :: Listed is a Vintage Smith Corona Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case. Has a Medium Touch with many features like: Back Space, Space Bar, Capital Button, Margin Set and Tab. Will type in Red or Black just by moving a lever. Would make an attractive statement in any room, den or office.
Has easy to change Ribbon. New Ribbon Installed. Very User Friendly. Has been cleaned, tested and is ready for use. No Keys Stick. In Excellent Condition for its age. Includes ABS Plastic Carrying Case. Please email any questions.
i am so excited about it...it should be here soon
here are the specs :: Listed is a Vintage Smith Corona Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case. Has a Medium Touch with many features like: Back Space, Space Bar, Capital Button, Margin Set and Tab. Will type in Red or Black just by moving a lever. Would make an attractive statement in any room, den or office.
Has easy to change Ribbon. New Ribbon Installed. Very User Friendly. Has been cleaned, tested and is ready for use. No Keys Stick. In Excellent Condition for its age. Includes ABS Plastic Carrying Case. Please email any questions.
21 January 2009
vinatge valentine archive
so here is a flickr archive of vintage valentines (there are thousands)....i could look at them all day long
emily martin's blog
this illustrator has a great blog...she posts projects and sketches, things she bakes and the cute outfits she wears
valentine
here is a cute valentine freebie from emily martin
i could not find the pdf on her blog so go to design is mine to download
also, there were some cute holiday gift tags too on her sight, to keep in mind for next year
i could not find the pdf on her blog so go to design is mine to download
also, there were some cute holiday gift tags too on her sight, to keep in mind for next year
new look...
ok, so our blog needs a look...i am working on one...i made that hading a little earlier today, just playing around...anyway, i am going to leave it for now, even though it is not perfect
happy 50th lily
pink and green, sea blue and darling animals...all mixed up and you have lily pulitzer...this year is the line's 50th anniversary and some great new (mod inspired) patterns have been introduced
and click here to visit lily's colorful blog, which is quite charming and girly
and click here to visit lily's colorful blog, which is quite charming and girly
19 January 2009
vinatge postcards
i love postcards! i have collected them since i was 7...i think i have around 2000...i just found this site with vintage ones...i could look at them all day...
click here to visit
click here to visit
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